§ 62-193. Area, density, and placement requirements.

Developments within the R-3 district shall conform to the following regulations:

(1)

Building setbacks: Except as otherwise specified in this article, principal buildings and accessory buildings shall comply with the following setbacks: Front: 40 feet; Side: 50 feet; and Rear: 50 feet.

(2)

Minimum lot size: The minimum size for a development in the R-3 district shall be five acres. Condominium lot units shall, at a minimum, include the dwelling unit, porches and decks, private yard areas, and (if applicable) septic systems.

(3)

Density: The maximum dwelling unit density for R-3 district is 4.0 per acre.

(4)

Separation distances. A minimum separation distance of 50 feet shall be required between all homes and buildings erected within the R-3 district.

(5)

Buffers: If an R-3 district abuts an A-1 district that is currently used for an intensive livestock operation, then the R-3 district shall provide a buffer width of 100 feet. If an R-3 district abuts an A-1 or R-1 district then a buffer consisting of a sight impermeable fence eight feet high shall be provided. No buffer is required if the R-3 district abuts the R-2 district unless the R-2 property is already developed with single-family detached dwellings, then the fence cited above is required. Further, if the R-3 district abuts the C-1 or I-1 districts, then a buffer width of 25 feet is required and such width is planted with a combination of evergreen trees and shrubs in staggered formation, in compliance with typical horticultural spacing.

(Res. No. 05-97, Art. 9 § 903, 8-25-2005; Res. No. 06-48, § 21, 3-8-2006; Res. No. 10-006, 1-28-2010)